Moth surveying away from home has been on hold due to inclement weather and cool temperatures, while sessions at home have been poor with only one moth photographed on the last occasion. So, with a suitable night before the next front was due to arrive, the gear was set up in the tall timber. Moths were not in large numbers, but there was a nice variety, with one record of particular interest. The “plain” form of Destolmia lineata, (Notodontidae) has been fairly regular over the years and several came in on this occasion.

Moths of Victoria  Vol. 2 notes that “more heavily marked forms come to the light less frequently, and are more often recorded from the east of the state”. MOV 2 also notes that “further analysis of the various forms may lead to separation into different species in the future” On this night two individuals with matching dark streaks came in, here is one.

Praxis, (Erebidae) is an interesting genus, variable, with undescribed species, and more research required. Two came in, both probably referable to MOV Praxis sp (2).

Porela delineata is an attractive small Lasiocampid.

Four Helena Gum-moths came in, all males, three quite tattered showing they had been on the wing for a while, one was in good condition for a photo.

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